JLSE
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Do you use a wet sponge and a can of paste when you solder? Those items can make all of the difference in the world, oh yeah and a super clean tip. You could also try using the wire you are going to solder to the broken pin. First gently scratch the pin on the diode to clean it up. Dip your wire into the paste and tin it. Do the same with the solder iron, but wipe the iron on the wet sponge. You should have a nice shiney tinned tip. Melt a little extra solder on the wire, keep the wire nice and hot. Dont touch the broken pin with the iron, but rather use the hot wire and place it on the nub. A higher temp and less contact time should work to your advantage. Dont put any stress on the wire, solder the other lead, and crazyglue the wire skins together for support.